A Fantastic Development Opportunity To Convert A Substantial Property With Spectacular Views

A wonderful opportunity to create a fabulous country house with around 5,000 sq ft of living space, plus garaging. The property is set on the edge of the village of Donhead St. Mary and is surrounded by beautiful countryside within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.

With planning reference PL/2025/06296, the principal studio currently represents a substantial collection of converted farm buildings used as exhibition studios. The proposed accommodation is arranged on one level around a large, openplan kitchen/dining/living room. The contemporary style will incorporate triple aspect French windows opening in all directions making the most of the natural light as well as the far reaching countryside views. The layout has been designed to provide 4 large bedrooms but there is scope for the purchaser to change the internal arrangements to suit their own requirements. The principal barn has already been installed with a kitchen, bathroom and services which include a private oil supply, private drainage and mains electricity.

The property consists of a large open studio, previously used by the owner for the display of art and sculpture. Presently the accommodation has a modern kitchen and bathroom facilities and an office with mezzanine floor. The studio has the advantage of natural light in all aspects and to the south is a large sunken courtyard that connects all sides of the building facing south and has access by 5 doors. The courtyard, with planning would make an extraordinary orangery. The present owner has taken professional advice and has been advised that the planning would go through as its infill and doesn’t exceed the height of the present building. To the east of the property is a large, raised terrace with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Presently there is a 5-car garage which could be used as
alternative accommodation i.e. offices, gym etc. There is the possibility of creating new garaging elsewhere on the property and convert the present area outside the garages and studio to gardens.

The studio barn has a complete open aspect with vaulted ceiling and double windows to three sides of the building. It has underfloor heating and all the other facility arrangements ready to install. There is a further storage shed on raised ground that could have windows installed to make a workshop again with extraordinary views.